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<DIV><FONT size=4>Not sure if this is your first post here or not........first
one I have seen, though. Might be an instability.........check for
an oscillation if U have access to a spectrum analyzer. If U don't,
does the key-up current drawn by the HW-8 change when U tune the TX output
tuning cap, change bands, or tune any of the mica trimmer caps near the
bandswitch ?? It should remain very low once the rig is
unkeyed. Tuning the big output capacitor (front panel) and/or any of
the exciter trim caps should make ZERO difference in current drawn, while the
radio is in the receive mode. Good luck.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>73, Herman, N4CH.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 1/16/2014 10:59:31 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
kd6edv@gmail.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV>Finally working on fixing. Replaced Q7 and got the relative power
meter to move on all bands. Problem now is I can key the rig and when I
release the key, the meter stays at 5 untill I power it down and up. The meter
returns to zero after that.</DIV>
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<DIV>Any ideas???<BR clear=all><BR>-- <BR>Ron KD6EDV<BR><BR>SKCC#
3551<BR><BR>FPqrp# 2132
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